Help me make up my mind

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

You seem awfully defensive about that Mojave. . .

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You have a Rubicon, you wheel alone, and you love to fish. Don't screw it up now.

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[Dryfly24]

You have a Rubicon, you wheel alone, and you love to fish. Don't screw it up now.

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[KX L]

I spent a ton of time doing the research and went with the Mojave for the simple reason it has the best ride right out of the box.

You noticed this when you drove three different versions back to back.

As much as I'd like to be like Elise @Kindafearless I knew my actual off road time was going to be no more than 10% annually and the JT would be my daily driver. But i still wanted the capability so I can just go off road without worries. Mojave fit the bill perfectly and I'm really happy with the decision.

 

[Seal]

Here are the options, just to confirm you’re not interested.

It fails to mention any hot brunettes. Decline.

 

[Deleted member 28696]

Okay, two ways I might go here.

One is to get a Rubicon or Mojave and leave it largely stock, for daily driving and light offroading.

The other is to save a few thousand, buy a Sport S with some options that I want, have the dealer install the Mopar 2 inch lift on it, put some decent sized tires on it straight away. I figure with that approach, I might save $5-$10,000. But obviously, would have no lockers.

Any thoughts?

I got the rubicon since I liked how it looked & the options it had in case I ever sold it then it would be more desirable. I did lift it for 37” tires & put on power steps etc… I’m also a wildlife photographer & do some light treks on weekends not really off-roading. I did consider the overland first since it’s more geared toward ride & luxury but I wanted tough & rugged.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I got the rubicon since I liked how it looked & the options it had in case I ever sold it then it would be more desirable. I did lift it for 37” tires & put on power steps etc… I’m also a wildlife photographer & do some light treks on weekends not really off-roading. I did consider the overland first since it’s more geared toward ride & luxury but I wanted tough & rugged.

Careful to not scratch your wheels.

 

[Forester]

Save yourself $10,000 +++ and just "order" a Jeep Gladiator Willys Sport from your local dealer. Despite them (the dealer) saying it will take 2 - 4 months to build & deliver .... I ordered mine on Memorial Day 2022 and it made it through the factory in Ohio on June 22 and was ultimately delivered on June 29. It is not a rock crawler ... but it will get me to prime flyfishing and most camping spots without any problem. Plus it is a great daily driver, although I dont drive mine everyday because I have a work Ford F-150 truck. Sarge Green is an excellent color if like the retro throwback look. I like the crank windows and 6-speed transmission too.

 

[RUFast60]

I just recently purchased a Mojave in September. I was not planning on buying a vehicle the day I went to "look around". I was aware of some details of the Rubicon and the Mojave but I was test driving vehicles for what I might want in the future not for that day. Daily ride quality was on the list for whatever was decided. Try not to be too "judgy" when I tell you I traded in a BMW X5 MSport 50i that I drove daily for 5 years and loved. But, I felt a change was needed not because of the SUV I had but myself personally. I chose the Mojave because of ride, gearing, comfort and how it fit in with my activities. The frame itself is substantially stronger built and probably overkill for most Mojave owners but it's nice to know it's built to handle more than you'll ever throw at it. The ability to straight away throw 35s on it with no lift and no regearing and dealer calibrated the speedometer and transmission shift points for $200.00 software download. Done and go. I would not disagree with any of the posts here because I understand the reasons they feel like they do. It's the first Jeep product I've owned and so far I'm happy with everything. Good luck with your decision!

 

[Gvsukids]

The ability to straight away throw 35s on it with no lift and no regearing and dealer calibrated the speedometer and transmission shift points for $200.00 software download.

For that price, you could've purchased a Tazer and had more features after resizing your tires.

 

[ZoMojave]

I just recently purchased a Mojave in September. I was not planning on buying a vehicle the day I went to "look around". I was aware of some details of the Rubicon and the Mojave but I was test driving vehicles for what I might want in the future not for that day. Daily ride quality was on the list for whatever was decided. Try not to be too "judgy" when I tell you I traded in a BMW X5 MSport 50i that I drove daily for 5 years and loved. But, I felt a change was needed not because of the SUV I had but myself personally. I chose the Mojave because of ride, gearing, comfort and how it fit in with my activities. The frame itself is substantially stronger built and probably overkill for most Mojave owners but it's nice to know it's built to handle more than you'll ever throw at it. The ability to straight away throw 35s on it with no lift and no regearing and dealer calibrated the speedometer and transmission shift points for $200.00 software download. Done and go. I would not disagree with any of the posts here because I understand the reasons they feel like they do. It's the first Jeep product I've owned and so far I'm happy with everything. Good luck with your decision!

Welcome! Very sweet looking Mojave. Silver Zynith was my first choice but wasn't yet available in February when I ordered mine.

 

[RUFast60]

For that price, you could've purchased a Tazer and had more features after resizing your tires.

You're right. I travel a lot (flying) and just wanted it done. Maybe patience would have paid off in this instance.

 

[RUFast60]

Welcome! Very sweet looking Mojave. Silver Zynith was my first choice but wasn't yet available in February when I ordered mine.

Thank you! I realized it's a whitish silver tone and the Billet Silver had a blackish tone to it and wasn't sure if I'd like it at first. It's tricky getting it right in pictures to look as good as it actually is. White was a consideration and the Hydro Blue is a very attractive hue (I like most all of the colors actually). Choosing wheels was almost a month long torture of sorts but I'm happy with the final choice. Driving to the dealership to make a service appointment with the factory wheels and tires still in the bed resulted in another customer flagging me down and buying them a few hours later for $1,100.00 cash. So I didn't want to distract from this thread but my experience is fresh and maybe somehow helpful...or not...lol

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

I have a small unit, so I got the Rubicon.

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Not sure how this important reason to get a Rubicon slipped by unnoticed...

 

[willhonkforparts]

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Not sure how this important reason to get a Rubicon slipped by unnoticed...

That's why we all buy the Rubicon isn't it?
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Right guys, I'm the ONLY one. Suuuurrrrrrre.

 

[Koryluke]

My (biased) opinion is to just get a Mojave and call it done. For a daily driver, the Mojave rides super nice and the Mojave-specific seats & steering wheel are very comfy. It also has just a touch of 'lift' from the factory, which gives it a more Jeep-ish look without having to install a lift. IMO, if it is going to be your DD, don't mess around with installing anything that will give the dealership any opportunity to dispute a warranty issue.

I second this. I have the Overland, and it rode like shit. I started adding parts like Mojave coils, fox 2.0s, fox steering stabilizer, and 35s. The ride quality is solid now, but this cost me $$$ all that and no AUX switch bank, lockers, or other better options. I personally wish I had gotten the Rubicon or Mojave

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